Quick answer
Overall prices in the Chicago, IL metro were 103.6 vs 103.1 in Dallas, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Chicago is 0.5% more expensive than Dallas; housing rents differ by 5% (112.0 vs 117.9). A $75,000 income in Chicago buys about what $74,634 buys in Dallas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Chicago | Dallas | Chicago vs Dallas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.6 | 103.1 | +0.5% |
| Goods | 107.3 | 102.8 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 112.0 | 117.9 | -5.0% |
| Utilities | 83.6 | 90.7 | -7.9% |
| Other services | 100.5 | 99.7 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.4 | 101.4 | +4.0% |
| $50,000 in Chicago equals in Dallas | $49,756 | ||
| $100,000 in Chicago equals in Dallas | $99,513 | ||
| $150,000 in Chicago equals in Dallas | $149,269 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.